CVE-2023-35654 Memory corruption in Android
A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds read in the Android kernel to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-35654?
CVE-2023-35654 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In ctrl_roi of stmvl53l1_module.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35654?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35654?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-35654 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35654 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-272492131, GHSA-f8g2-3px7-2g34, PUB-A-272492131.